What Christmas Means to Me Pastors Share Reflections
A compilation of Christmas reflections from area pastors detailing what the season embodies. Orville L. Olson of Bethlehem Lutheran, Avery Wetzig of First Congregational, Wesley Blackburn of First Baptist, George T. Kots of First Reformed, K A Fineran of Methodist, and Eugene Weimer of St Patrick's share views on gift giving, God with us, Jesus as Savior, family customs, and the central Christ child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
God
Immanuel
Orville L. Olson
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Christ the Lord
Jesus
Wesley Blackburn
First Baptist Church
Emmanuel
George T. Kots
First Reformed Church
Bethlehem
David
Way Back When on Years Ago December 17 1953
Conservation Officer Ben Davis of Mitchell and Floyd counties is reported out of danger and recovering from injuries after being thrown from a speeding car whose driver refused to stop. The car was stolen. Farm economist W C Murray notes a five percent decline in Iowa farm land values in 1953 due to cost price squeeze. Cpl Donald Stefferson has sailed home from Germany. Harold Hofbauer also sailing home from the Far East. Ensign Warren Mitchell in Coast Guard promoted to Lieutenant junior grade. Second Lt Charles Davis in the Army Admin Branch awarded First Lieutenant’s silver bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Ben Davis
Mitchell
Floyd
Davis
Towa
W. C. Murray
Iowa State College
Zilpha Steffensen
Cpl
Donald Stefferson
Germany
Henry Hofbauer
Set
Harold Hofbauer
Far ‘East
Warren Mitchell
U. S. Coast Guard
Astoria
Washington
BH. W. Mitchell
Charles Davis
U. S. Army
Brookley Field
Mobile
Alabama
Christmas Musical Promises Community Family Night
The First Congregational Church of Buffalo Center presents a Christmas Musical Tell Me the Story of Jesus featuring combined Adult and Youth Choirs Junior Choir and Church Band on Sunday evening December 22 at 7 30 p m The program includes scripture readings and carols with organ accompaniment and singable hymns reflecting the season. Also noted is a two week vacation for performers due to mumps and local children selling Christmas seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church of
Buffalo Center
Jesus
Dallas Davids
Bethlehem
Geraldine Faye Sparks
Geraldine Faye Sparks A (Hark the Hereld Angels
Minnespolis
Minnesota
David Evans
Minning
Marriature
Selena Evan
Blue Earth
Mia
George Hofbauer
Judy
Shirley
Henry Hofbauer
Alvin Hofbauer
Susan
Howard Hofbauer
Beverly Weaver
Don Abels
Art Schutter
Betty
Harvey Gilbert
Duane Schutter
David Madetzke
Elmore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa
Merle E. Porter
Iradel Porter
Arline Day
Donald Gilt
Merlyn R. Elman
Dennis Lolling Stanley J. Christensen
Bus
Bookkeeper Society
Sale Center
Mary
Joseph
Avery Wetzig
First Congregational Church
K. A. Fineran
Methodist Church
Eugene Weimer
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Tom Wilson
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
W. H. Davis
Wm. Becker
Matt
Wasmen’s Community Club
Raymond Milbrandt
Raymond
Otto Boehm
Lakota
Henry Krull
Fred Frerichs
Fred Hippen
Fred Krull
Everett Krull
Kathy
Clarence Millbrandt
S&h
Farmers Cash Grocery
Blue Dell
Brach
Queen Anne
Jor
Hiland
Butter Nut Coffee
Gooch
Daumak
Hershey
Bond
Gerkins
Glacier Club
Sunkist
Virginia
Dell Brook
Hormel
Wieners
Bath’s
Jensvold’s
Paul. Klipping
Blomster
Chevrolet Garage
Mrs
Robert
C. D. and
C. M. Florence Thompson
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